Diaore
Touted to be the strongest material in the world, it is the choice resource for the creation of djine swords.
Properties
Material Characteristics
The diaore comes from the ground in a cloudy, semi-translucent state. It has both the properties of a metal and a gemstone. Only the highest skilled craftsmen are allowed to work with it.
Origin & Source
It is found in older, dormant volcanoes and deep within the Lorten and Jiy Mountains.
History & Usage
History
The sparkling ore was found by accident, and when it shattered a pickaxe the dense potential was discovered.
Industrial Use
With dynamic re-crystallization, the nuggets and chips of diaore can be formed into a large ingot or cast into shape and heat treated for durability.
Refinement
The smaller chips, crystals and nuggets undergo grain boundary migration re-crystallization (The highest temperature of the three textures, grain boundary migration becomes the dominant mechanism at ~940°F. Exhibiting much larger recrystallized grain sizes than other regimes, in addition to lobate and highly interfingering boundaries, at these temperatures diaore is completely recrystallized. That is, no evidence for original grains can be found. At these high temperatures, grain boundaries are free to sweep across entire grains, resulting in much less localized boundary formation/change. In this case as well, intragranular deformation features have been erased, but may be present from later-stage overprinting. )
Manufacturing & Products
The highest grade medical equipment is made with this material, and many djines boast it as well either in part or in whole.
Reusability & Recycling
The ore can be constantly recrystallized and thus turned into new items. It does not seem to be subject to rusting, chipping, heat or cold.
Type
Ore/Mineral
Value
Extremely high value
Color
In its final state, it appears soft blue with a dark, charcoal gray undertone.
Common State
Crystals and detrital grains
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